Christian groups speak out against bill that could lead to land seizure in India

In a statement sent to The Christian Post, the All India Christian Council said the proposed changes amounted to a move to take away Christian properties meant for the development of marginalized communities, including Dalits and tribals, or indigenous people.

The council said these lands and assets were built in most cases through a combination of local and foreign funds and were dedicated to welfare, education, healthcare and livelihood support. The organization called it a “dangerous and deeply alarming crisis with immediate and potentially irreversible consequences.”

“The systematic alienation of properties strikes at the very heart of democratic principles of social justice, equality, and inclusive growth,” the council said.